The document summarizes the key events surrounding the passage of the Rizal Law in the Philippines in 1956. It mandated that schools offer a course on Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings. The bill faced intense opposition from the Catholic Church and some senators like Francisco Rodrigo and Mariano Cuenco. Groups against it included the Catholic Action of the Philippines, Congregation of the Mission, Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Teachers Guild.
The document summarizes the key events surrounding the passage of the Rizal Law in the Philippines in 1956. It mandated that schools offer a course on Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings. The bill faced intense opposition from the Catholic Church and some senators like Francisco Rodrigo and Mariano Cuenco. Groups against it included the Catholic Action of the Philippines, Congregation of the Mission, Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Teachers Guild.
The document summarizes the key events surrounding the passage of the Rizal Law in the Philippines in 1956. It mandated that schools offer a course on Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings. The bill faced intense opposition from the Catholic Church and some senators like Francisco Rodrigo and Mariano Cuenco. Groups against it included the Catholic Action of the Philippines, Congregation of the Mission, Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Teachers Guild.
The document summarizes the key events surrounding the passage of the Rizal Law in the Philippines in 1956. It mandated that schools offer a course on Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings. The bill faced intense opposition from the Catholic Church and some senators like Francisco Rodrigo and Mariano Cuenco. Groups against it included the Catholic Action of the Philippines, Congregation of the Mission, Knights of Columbus, and Catholic Teachers Guild.
Proposed by Claro M. Recto & Jose P. Laurel Mandating Schools to offer a course on Rizal’s Life, Works and Writings. Met intense opposition from the Catholic Church
Senators who opposed the bill:
1. Francisco “Soc” Rodrigo 2. Mariano Cuenco 3. Decoroso Rosales
Groups who opposed the bill:
1. Catholic Action of the Philippines 2. Congregation of the Mission 3. Knights of Columbus 4. Catholic Teachers Guild